| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Professional Placement B |
| Unit ID: | EEBED3105 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (EDFGC1054 or EDFGC2053 or EDFGC2054 or EEBED2005 or EEBED2101) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (EEBED3102) (EDFGC3053) (EDFGC3054) |
| ASCED: | 070103 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This course is part of the sequence of four courses of professional experience designed to develop students' competencies as professional teachers. It comprises a supervised teaching experience of 15 days in a primary school (P-6). During this placement Pre Service Teachers (PSTs) will connect and extend the coursework undertaken at university by engaging in practical and constructive experiences in a variety of learning settings than can include rural, regional and urban localities. They will continue to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to teach in the appropriate school setting. University based pre placement sessions will augment students' exploration of their professional learning and post placement sessionwill be undertaken to reflect on the professional experience and assist in developing future learning goals. During this professional experience placement, PSTs begin to explore more deeply the complexities of teaching and learning through their own and the Mentor Teacher’s practice. PSTs, in collaboration with their Mentor Teacher (MT), plan and teach whole class lessons, develop learning and assessment tasks and systematically reflect on their teaching and student learning. PSTs begin to understand the teaching and learning connections, which form the educational core for learning, by developing professional relationships with the MT, students, other teaching staff and the broader educational community. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | Yes - days |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Contextualise and extend knowledge and skills considered within the Bachelor of Education programs in order to provide a strong basis for ongoing professional learning; |
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| K2. | Gain an understanding of the depth, complexity and constraints of primary school environments through observation and participation in learning activities in a school setting and through teaching and reflecting on learning; |
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| K3. | Know and further understand learning theory and practice applicable to the particular teaching disciplines |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Reflect upon learning at University and upon learning and teaching practice in schools; |
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| S2. | Identify, articulate and explore questions that arise from observations in the learning setting as well as professional reading, research and practice; |
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| S3. | Engage sensitively and ethically with all stakeholders across the school community |
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| S4. | Effectively utilise a broad range of communication modes and technologies in their roles as professional teachers. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Set personal learning goals and document evidence of professional practice, professional knowledge and professional engagement as articulated in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level) |
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| A2. | Bring insights from school-based experiences to Federation University studies and share these in professional conversations with peers and lecturers |
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| A3. | Practise teaching and put into practice feedback regarding personal teaching performance |
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| A4. | Plan, deliver and evaluate lessons so that student learning is effectively and clearly conceptualised and organised |
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| A5. | Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, professionals, colleagues and parents. |
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| Unit Content: |
•Observing and participating in teaching practice – analysis and development of qualities needed for effective teaching;
•Reflecting on learning and teaching and applying developing communication skills and positive relationships in teaching;
•Understanding and developing personal learning goals
•Developing and trialling classroom management strategies
•Implementing effective structures for fostering student engagement in clear, challenging and achievable learning activities
•Developing professional organisational and information management approaches
•Planning assessment procedures and monitoring student progress in specific curriculum areas
•Recognising and studying occupational health and safety issues in school settings |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3 S1, S2, S3, S4 A1, A3, A4, A5 APST 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | Observe and evaluate learning activities or lessons on a daily basis and complete Assessment Report in collaboration with Mentor Teacher. | Form A: Assessment Report - Mentor report on professional experience placement | 100% | | 2. | K1, K3 S1, S2 A2, A5 | Attend and participate in scheduled pre-placement sessions | Attendance and participation in pre placement sessions | S/U | | 3. | K1, K2, K3 S1, S2 A1, A2, A5 | Attend post placement session to reflect on placement experience and develop future learning goals while drawing on completed Form B PST Learning Log and Form C Reflective Self Evaluation | Attendance and participation in post placement session | S/U |
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